First Knight (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1995, First Knight is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Jerry Zucker, running about 134 minutes. “Their greatest battle would be for her love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.
Who’s in it. First Knight stars Sean Connery as Arthur, Richard Gere as Lancelot, Julia Ormond as Guinevere and Ben Cross as Malagant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, First Knight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $127.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Knight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Knight (1995)?
- In US, First Knight is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Knight worth watching?
- First Knight holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Knight?
- First Knight stars Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross and Liam Cunningham.
- When was First Knight released?
- First Knight was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.